6 Ways to Save on Cigars

No, sir. This is Cheap Humidors, and here, we love a good deal. Cigars are typically regarded as a luxury good, but we know that there are all kinds of cigar smokers out there, with all kinds of budgets. So, in order to give a little love to the smokers that aren’t rolling in dough, here are six ways to save on cigars.

1. Buddy Up!

Buying a whole box of high-end cigars can get expensive fast, but sharing the cost of a box with some friends can help keep things reasonable. Get a group of friends together, each month a different person gets to pick the box, collect the funds and order (doing the legwork of cash collecting and ordering for the reward of getting to do the Brand Selecting, not a bad price to pay!) Some great cigars are hard to get in singles or small amounts anyway, so this lets you get the best smokes without breaking the bank. It also helps you keep things fresh, because you don’t get bogged down with large amounts of any particular cigar (what a problem! You poor thing).

2. Buying Seconds

Sometimes, manufacturers screw up a little bit when making cigars, but the final product is still totally smokeable. These “manufacturers’ seconds” have small imperfections, but can be bought for far less than the premium product. Keep an eye out on the Internet for deals like these, and you can enjoy a premium smoke for an economy price.

3. Exploring Lesser-Known Brands

Not every cigar is priced correctly, and there are some very decent smokes out there that don’t cost a lot of money. Check out reviews to find them, ask your local shop owner for an Undervalued stick (this shields your pride from using the word “cheap” in front of them) or just branch out on your own and try something new. Who knows, you just might find the next great thing and get props from your friends.

4. Swapsies

If you have a bunch of nice sticks sitting in your humidor that you’re just not in the mood for, ask a buddy if they’d like to do a trade. You won’t spend any extra money, and might convert some sticks you aren’t interested in into some nice new smokes. It keeps things fresh and gives you an excuse to sit down and have a smoke with a friend.

6. Economize

It’s easy to get carried away and develop expensive tastes when you’re enjoying all that the world of cigars has to offer. After all, why smoke an average stick when there are so many amazing, rich smokes out there? Well, not everyone can swing the cost of enjoying five-star smokes on an everyday basis. Just like you’re not grillin’ up Filet Mignon tonight – you know, like last night, and the night before. So the best way to economize is to save good sticks for special occasions, and get by with more everyday smokes on ordinary days. (What, you didn’t think we were going to recommend that you stop smoking, did you? That’s heresy.)

The goal is to keep spending under control, seek out quality deals and values, and to keep on enjoying cigars in a way that doesn’t require you to postpone retirement. Trust us – that will be the best time for cigar smoking of all!

What is your favorite budget-friendly cigar? How do you save on cigars?